Background
Schmitt, Earl Phillip was born on October 2, 1930 in Berkeley, California, United States.
Schmitt, Earl Phillip was born on October 2, 1930 in Berkeley, California, United States.
Bachelor, Stanford University, 1952. Master of Arts in Secondary Education, Stanford University, 1956. OD, Pacific University, Forrest Grove, Oregon, 1961.
Master of Science in Physiological Optics, Pacific University, Forrest Grove, Oregon, 1968. Doctor of Education in Higher Educational Administration, Memphis State University, 1977. Doctor of Ocular Science, Southern College Optometry, Memphis, 1985.
Science teacher, Menlo Park (California) H.S., 1956-1958; private practice optometry, LaGrande, Oregon, 1961-1965; member of faculty, Southern College Optometry, Memphis, 1967-1982; director clinics, Southern College Optometry, Memphis, 1969-1974; dean of students, Southern College Optometry, Memphis, 1974-1978; member of faculty, Northeastern State University College Optometry, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, since 1982; director clinics, Northeastern State University College Optometry, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1984-1989; professor optometry, Northeastern State University College Optometry, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1982-1997; retired, Northeastern State University College Optometry, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1997. Member National Board Examiners in Optometry, Washington, 1981-1991, secretary-treasurer, 1982-1989, vice president, 1989-1991.
Board dris., vice president, president Arts Council, Tahlequah, 1990-1995. Board directors Thompson House Preservation Association, Tahlequah, since 1991. Fellow American Academy Optometry.
Member American Optometric Association, Chamber of Commerce (board directors, service committees since 1990), Kiwanis International (president-elect Tahlequah Kiwanis Club 1995-1996, president 1996-1997).
Married Dicksie S. Schmitt, June 17, 1957. Children: Gregory Ernest, Carol Joyce, Barbara Elizabeth.